The Independent was there as several religious activists were hauled away Monday for demonstrating against potential GOP cuts ...

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Readers said their favorite features of the Wisconsin Capitol include the Old Abe eagle, a ghost in the Assembly mural and a ...

Diego Harris, a sculptor from Lake County, creates large steel sculptures inspired by nature. His work is displayed across ...

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin wants a statue of the new pope at the Illinois statehouse, paid for in part with a commemorative ...

The US president has proposed creating a space to pay tribute to 250 ‘great figures of America’s history’ with a National ...

Under the watchful eye of the Nathan Hale statue in the state Capitol building Thursday afternoon, advocates asked leaders in ...

Safe gun storage' bill ready for Pritzker Illinois gun owners would be required by law to lock up their firearms around ...

Summer vacation season is just beginning, but if you’re tight on time and money, you may think a getaway’s unlikely this year ...

As demonstrations swirled around the Capitol five years ago, state lawmakers came together on a sweeping package of reforms ...

Close to 200 people turned out on Thursday, May 29, to watch D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, joined by members of the D.C. Council ...

While holidays in Hawaiʻi are marked by extensive outdoor excursions and activities, there is great deal to see that’s ...